"The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes" (1994) TV series

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

7 March 1994 (UK)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

Plot:

Holmes, his friend Watson (or his brother Mycroft) work to solve the mysteries of three gables, the dying detective...

Plot Keywords:

Detective | Victorian Era | Based On Short Story | Private Detective | Character Name In Title

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Jeremy Brett	...	Sherlock Holmes (6 episodes, 1994)
Rosalie Williams	...	Mrs Hudson / ... (6 episodes, 1994)
Edward Hardwicke	...	Doctor Watson / ... (5 episodes, 1994)

Series Directed by
Peter Hammond		(3 episodes, 1994)
Sarah Hellings		(3 episodes, 1994)

Series Writing credits
Arthur Conan Doyle		(6 episodes, 1994)
T.R. Bowen		(2 episodes, 1994)
Gary Hopkins		(2 episodes, 1994)
Jeremy Paul		(2 episodes, 1994)

Series Produced by
Sally Head	....	executive producer (6 episodes, 1994)
June Wyndham-Davies	....	producer (6 episodes, 1994)
Rebecca Eaton	....	executive producer: USA (3 episodes, 1994)

Series Original Music by
Patrick Gowers		(6 episodes, 1994)

Series Cinematography by
Doug Hallows		(5 episodes, 1994)

Series Film Editing by
Paul Griffiths-Davies		(3 episodes, 1994)
Charles Alexander		(2 episodes, 1994)

Series Casting by
Carolyn Bartlett		(6 episodes, 1994)

Series Production Design by
Michael Young		(3 episodes, 1994)
Chris Truelove		(2 episodes, 1994)

Series Art Direction by
Sue Booth		(4 episodes, 1994)

Series Costume Design by
Esther Dean		(6 episodes, 1994)

Series Makeup Department
Sue Milton	....	makeup designer / makeup supervisor (6 episodes, 1994)
Ivana Primorac	....	makeup assistant (4 episodes, 1994)

Series Production Management
Bill Leather	....	production supervisor (6 episodes, 1994)
Roy Jackson	....	production manager (3 episodes, 1994)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Jude Harrison	....	second assistant director (6 episodes, 1994)
Terry Reeve	....	first assistant director (2 episodes, 1994)
Peter Shaw	....	first assistant director (2 episodes, 1994)

Series Art Department
Keith Aldred	....	graphic designer (6 episodes, 1994)
David Round	....	production buyer (4 episodes, 1994)
Tony Mills	....	chargehand asm (3 episodes, 1994)
Eric Crompton	....	chargehand asm (2 episodes, 1994)
Trevor Devoy	....	production buyer (2 episodes, 1994)

Series Sound Department
Ben Brookes	....	boom operator (4 episodes, 1994)
John Whitworth	....	dubbing mixer (4 episodes, 1994)
Stephen Volp	....	dubbing editor (3 episodes, 1994)
Mark Briscoe	....	dubbing editor (2 episodes, 1994)
Ray French	....	sound recordist (2 episodes, 1994)
David Woods	....	sound recordist (2 episodes, 1994)

Series Stunts
Andy Bradford	....	stunt arranger (3 episodes, 1994)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Dave Roberts	....	lighting gaffer (6 episodes, 1994)
Gordon MacGregor	....	camera operator (5 episodes, 1994)
Bob Gregory	....	grip / camera grips (3 episodes, 1994)
Steve Oxley	....	focus puller (3 episodes, 1994)
Bob Walker	....	camera grip / camera grips (2 episodes, 1994)
Steve Wood	....	focus puller (2 episodes, 1994)

Series Casting Department
Pam Bailey	....	casting assistant (5 episodes, 1994)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Louise Pipping	....	wardrobe supervisor (6 episodes, 1994)

Series Other crew
Elizabeth Bradley	....	script editor (6 episodes, 1994)
Gail Watkins	....	production coordinator (6 episodes, 1994)
Joan Lally	....	continuity / production assistant (3 episodes, 1994)
Jo Hallows	....	continuity / production assistant (2 episodes, 1994)

Production Companies

• Granada Television (presents)

Distributors

• Granada Television International (1993) (worldwide) (TV) (rights)
• Independent Television (ITV) (1993) (UK) (TV)
• Viasat3 (2006) (Hungary) (TV)
• A&E Television Networks
• Elephant Films (2006) (France) (DVD)
• MPI Media Group (2004) (worldwide) (DVD)
• MPI Media Group (2004) (worldwide) (VHS)
• Malavasi Editore
• Pan Vision Oy (2006) (Finland) (DVD)

Also Known As:

Runtime:

60 min (6 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Australia:PG

Company:

Granada Television

Trivia:

Jeremy Brett's last appearance as Sherlock Holmes.

Movie Connections:

Follows "The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes: The Master Blackmailer (#1.7)" (1992)

The end of a superb era, that is commemorated in a reflective final series

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes signalled the end of a superb era. Overall, it is a reflective final series, with a couple of tear jerkers and beautiful moments. The final episode in particular was full of both. The series is precisely detailed and superbly acted, and while not quite as good as its three predecessors, it is still a truly wonderful series.

The camera work is very fine, and the period detail as to be expected is precise and beautifully done. The music is beautiful, not only haunting but even brings a sense of poignancy. Also superb were the scripts, reflective and sombre, there was some fine writing.

The acting from both Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke is nothing short of superb. I have said many times already that Brett was the definitive Holmes, and his ultimely death in 1995 was a true loss in the acting world. He was perfect as the complex fictional detective, no matter how many actors have played the character, Brett WAS Holmes, no doubt about it. Hardwicke's Watson is for me the truest of all the Watsons, with David Burke close behind. He gave a sense of authority and intelligence that was admirable.

In conclusion, a fitting end to a superb era of Sherlock Holmes. 10/10 Bethany Cox